CALGARY, Canada & HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a leading global provider of technology and data and home to the most liquid energy markets in the world, today announced that January 2026 saw record trading activity in ICE's Midland WTI (HOU) and Canadian crude oil markets as customers manage the impact on oil flows from the return of Venezuela as an oil exporter. "The return of Venezuelan crude has created potential new competition for Canadian oil on th. ...

Core Insights - Venezuelan crude oil is currently being offered to U.S. Gulf Coast refiners at a premium compared to Canadian barrels, indicating a shift in pricing dynamics in the oil market [1] Industry Summary - Venezuelan crude oil pricing is competitive, as it is being sold at a premium, which may reflect changes in supply-demand balance or geopolitical factors affecting oil trade [1]